Saluda River Club is committed to building homes that are more energy efficient and environmentally friendly. As a member of The Green Building Council of Greater Columbia (GBCGC) we practice of green building and adhere to the Build Green Greater Columbia program. Each builder participating in the program is certified by the Green Building Initiative (GBI), that their homes are indeed built to proper green standards.
Not only is The Green Building Council of Greater Columbia and its members committed to green building, but ongoing education of sustainable building is a cornerstone of the group. The council educates its members to the practices of green construction through special seminars and regular council meetings. Educational events feature local, regional and national speakers on a variety of topics including lot and plan design, energy efficiency, water conservation, indoor air quality, resource management, homeowner education and global impact.
These seven topics are the foundation of the Build Green Greater Columbia program, which is based on the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Model Green Home Guidelines. The program consists of a point system for each of the seven areas that builders must meet in order to build what is verified as a green home. The program was created after years of research and input from a committee of home builders, building scientists, and other experts in sustainable housing from around the country. The program is further modified to meet the needs of our specific climate area. The Green Building Council, in conjunction with NAHB, will update the program as new technology and building techniques are developed.
- Current Saluda Green Builders:
- Dunbar Builders
- Vesta Builders
- Capital Construction
- Paradime Builders
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